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Food Forensics Limited

07647866

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

5 FRENSHAM ROAD, NORWICH, NR3 2BT
Incorporated 25/05/2011

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

29/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 25/05/2025

Due 08/06/2026

On track

Industry

72190
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

Officers

Mr John Stuart Hughes

director · Since 25/05/2011

CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Mrs Alison Murray Johnson

director · Since 06/12/2011

TECHNICAL MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

John Stuart Hughes

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 78

5, Frensham Road, Norwich, NR3 2BT

Notified 01/07/2016

Mrs Alison Murray Johnson

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 52

5, Frensham Road, Norwich, NR3 2BT

Notified 01/07/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 02/11/2018Registered 14/11/2018
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 22/08/2018Registered 24/08/2018

CompanyRankvs 461+ SIC 72190 peers
71

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.37× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity12/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£977k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£135k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£382k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.4M

Current Liabilities

£1.0M

Fixed Assets

£765k

Debtors

£1.2M

33avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£66k
Bank loans & overdrafts£88k
Assets less current liabilities£1.1M
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.37+£0
20251.37+£289k
20241.38+£129k
20231.16+£87k
20221.15+£48k
20211.14-£10k
20201.21+£96k
20191.00+£95k
20180.87

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.